Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ News from America's largest agriculture radio network Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:33:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://users.feedblitz.com/29f801da31418e00b2aaeaed8652b195/Brownfield%20O%20no%20background.png Brownfield Ag News https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/ https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/august-egg-production-up-on-year/ August egg production up on year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-egg-production-up-on-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-egg-production-up-on-year/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:33:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317207 A larger supply of laying hens continues to boost U.S. egg production. The USDA says 9.43 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on the year, with the total number of laying hens also up 5% at 382.801 million head and the production per layer increasing 1% to 2,464 eggs per 100. Placements varied […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440507/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-egg-production-up-on-year/feed/ 0A larger supply of laying hens continues to boost U.S. egg production. The USDA says 9.43 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on the year, with the total number of laying hens also up 5% at 382.801 million head and the production per layer increasing 1% to 2,464 eggs per 100. Placements varied […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/soybean-meal-demand-expanding-in-key-global-markets/ Soybean meal demand expanding in key global markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-meal-demand-expanding-in-key-global-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-meal-demand-expanding-in-key-global-markets/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:28:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317310 A farmer-director with the Iowa Soybean Association says he’s optimistic about the future of US soybean exports. District 1 Director Brent Swart says 2026 has been a critical year for soybean sales. “A year ago, we were in a dire situation,” he said. “Not that we’re completely out of it, but we’ve had a lot […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440300/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybean-meal-demand-expanding-in-key-global-markets/feed/ 0A farmer-director with the Iowa Soybean Association says he’s optimistic about the future of US soybean exports. District 1 Director Brent Swart says 2026 has been a critical year for soybean sales. “A year ago, we were in a dire situation,” he said. “Not that we’re completely out of it, but we’ve had a lot […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iowa-cattle-leader-shares-advice-for-next-generation/ Iowa cattle leader shares advice for next generation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-cattle-leader-shares-advice-for-next-generation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-cattle-leader-shares-advice-for-next-generation/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:26:33 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317309 A northwest Iowa cattle producer says perseverance is essential for young people hoping to build a future in the beef industry. Craig Moss tells Brownfield, “Doing your homework as far managing risk has probably been the biggest thing for us that has been successful. I say that now, and the market has downturned and I […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969440261/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Iowa-cattle-leader-shares-advice-for-next-generation/feed/ 0A northwest Iowa cattle producer says perseverance is essential for young people hoping to build a future in the beef industry. Craig Moss tells Brownfield, “Doing your homework as far managing risk has probably been the biggest thing for us that has been successful. I say that now, and the market has downturned and I […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/u-s-dry-bean-council-brings-international-buyers-to-michigan/ U.S. Dry Bean Council brings international buyers to Michigan https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969439295/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Dry-Bean-Council-brings-international-buyers-to-Michigan/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969439295/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Dry-Bean-Council-brings-international-buyers-to-Michigan/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:00:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317302 Importers from more than a dozen countries are in the U.S. this week as part of a U.S. Dry Bean Council’s buyers’ mission. Michigan Bean Commission Executive Director Joe Cramer tells Brownfield the Worldwide Trade Mission rotates among the nation’s top producing states each year near harvest time. “We’ll be receiving guests from, I think […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969439295/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~US-Dry-Bean-Council-brings-international-buyers-to-Michigan/feed/ 0Importers from more than a dozen countries are in the U.S. this week as part of a U.S. Dry Bean Council’s buyers’ mission. Michigan Bean Commission Executive Director Joe Cramer tells Brownfield the Worldwide Trade Mission rotates among the nation’s top producing states each year near harvest time. “We’ll be receiving guests from, I think […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/iatp-calls-for-mcool-reinstatement/ IATP calls for MCOOL reinstatement https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969438791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~IATP-calls-for-MCOOL-reinstatement/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969438791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~IATP-calls-for-MCOOL-reinstatement/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:48:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317301 The director of climate change and rural strategies with the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy says the organization supports efforts to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) in the beef industry. During a recent webinar, Ben Lilliston says recent moves to ramp up imports make the legislation critical for consumers. “This is something […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969438791/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~IATP-calls-for-MCOOL-reinstatement/feed/ 0The director of climate change and rural strategies with the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy says the organization supports efforts to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) in the beef industry. During a recent webinar, Ben Lilliston says recent moves to ramp up imports make the legislation critical for consumers. “This is something […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/railroad-merger-raises-questions-about-rates-and-competition/ Railroad merger raises questions about rates and competition https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969437174/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Railroad-merger-raises-questions-about-rates-and-competition/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969437174/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Railroad-merger-raises-questions-about-rates-and-competition/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317284 Some ag groups say there’re still plenty of unanswered questions about a potential railroad merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Michael Dibbern is president of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. “The jury is still out. There’re some benefits that they talk about on time and efficiencies, and that’s great. We want to stay more […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969437174/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Railroad-merger-raises-questions-about-rates-and-competition/feed/ 0Some ag groups say there’re still plenty of unanswered questions about a potential railroad merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Michael Dibbern is president of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. “The jury is still out. There’re some benefits that they talk about on time and efficiencies, and that’s great. We want to stay more […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northwest-iowa-farmer-takes-steps-to-protect-fall-input-costs/ Northwest Iowa farmer takes steps to protect fall input costs https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969436121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Iowa-farmer-takes-steps-to-protect-fall-input-costs/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969436121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Iowa-farmer-takes-steps-to-protect-fall-input-costs/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:28:07 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317293 A northwest Iowa farmer has secured fuel and fertilizer needs for this fall. “The barrels are full and the fertilizer is bought.” Jolene Riessen of Ida Grove tells Brownfield. “I made the mistake last year of not buying in the fall and paying for it in the spring when the fertilizer (prices) jumped up to […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969436121/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Northwest-Iowa-farmer-takes-steps-to-protect-fall-input-costs/feed/ 0A northwest Iowa farmer has secured fuel and fertilizer needs for this fall. “The barrels are full and the fertilizer is bought.” Jolene Riessen of Ida Grove tells Brownfield. “I made the mistake last year of not buying in the fall and paying for it in the spring when the fertilizer (prices) jumped up to […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/china-ag-purchase-commitment-needs-clarity-during-u-s-talks/ China ag purchase commitment needs clarity during U.S. talks https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969435410/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-ag-purchase-commitment-needs-clarity-during-US-talks/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969435410/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-ag-purchase-commitment-needs-clarity-during-US-talks/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:11:10 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317279 The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week. “I think there’s a lot of confusion about that $17 billion in ag and ag related products, not including soybeans,” says Ted Seifried. He tells Brownfield it […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969435410/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~China-ag-purchase-commitment-needs-clarity-during-US-talks/feed/ 0The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week. “I think there’s a lot of confusion about that $17 billion in ag and ag related products, not including soybeans,” says Ted Seifried. He tells Brownfield it […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/midday-cash-livestock-markets-2859/ Midday cash livestock markets https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969435017/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969435017/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:03:02 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317290 Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet as buyers and sellers prepare for the week ahead.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected until late in the week.  There was very little business reported by the USDA last week.  Dressed deals in the North were at $350, which was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969435017/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Midday-cash-livestock-markets/feed/ 0Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet as buyers and sellers prepare for the week ahead.  Bids and asking prices have yet to surface.  Significant trade volume isn’t expected until late in the week.  There was very little business reported by the USDA last week.  Dressed deals in the North were at $350, which was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/corn-soybean-inspections-pull-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/ Corn, soybean inspections pull ahead of last marketing year https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969434870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-soybean-inspections-pull-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969434870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-soybean-inspections-pull-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:00:26 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317289 A lot of corn left U.S. ports during the week ending September 17th. The USDA says corn export inspections were up solidly on both the week and the year, with the current marketing year pace now ahead of a year ago. The main destinations were the key markets of Japan and Mexico, both of which […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969434870/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Corn-soybean-inspections-pull-ahead-of-last-marketing-year/feed/ 0A lot of corn left U.S. ports during the week ending September 17th. The USDA says corn export inspections were up solidly on both the week and the year, with the current marketing year pace now ahead of a year ago. The main destinations were the key markets of Japan and Mexico, both of which […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/cheese-blocks-climb-butter-slips-monday-at-cme-group/ Cheese blocks climb, butter slips Monday at CME Group https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969434564/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-climb-butter-slips-Monday-at-CME-Group/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969434564/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-climb-butter-slips-Monday-at-CME-Group/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:52:37 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317286 Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.78. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.3650. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.3525 to $1.3650.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.01 to $1.36. No sales were reported.  Nonfat dry milk was […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969434564/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Cheese-blocks-climb-butter-slips-Monday-at-CME-Group/feed/ 0Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.78. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0150 to $1.3650. Two sales were reported ranging from $1.3525 to $1.3650.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported.  Butter was down $0.01 to $1.36. No sales were reported.  Nonfat dry milk was […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/finstad-senate-twiddling-their-thumbs-on-farm-bill/ Finstad: Senate “twiddling their thumbs” on farm bill https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969432044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Finstad-Senate-twiddling-their-thumbs-on-farm-bill/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969432044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Finstad-Senate-twiddling-their-thumbs-on-farm-bill/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:56:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317282 A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is frustrated because the Senate has yet to pass a farm bill. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says the House passed its version at the end of April. “This is one of those things that common sense isn’t so common in Washington D.C. I mean you have something […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969432044/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Finstad-Senate-twiddling-their-thumbs-on-farm-bill/feed/ 0A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is frustrated because the Senate has yet to pass a farm bill. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says the House passed its version at the end of April. “This is one of those things that common sense isn’t so common in Washington D.C. I mean you have something […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/market-rally-fueled-on-several-fronts/ Market rally fueled on several fronts https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969430358/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Market-rally-fueled-on-several-fronts/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969430358/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Market-rally-fueled-on-several-fronts/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:13:49 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317245 An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the pre-harvest market rally can be attributed to several factors. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Schnitkey says over the past month producers have seen commodity prices improve, primarily due to global conflict. “We’re seeing exports from the Black Sea area facing severe problems, which is […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969430358/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Market-rally-fueled-on-several-fronts/feed/ 0An agricultural economist with the University of Illinois says the pre-harvest market rally can be attributed to several factors. During a recent FarmDoc webinar, Gary Schnitkey says over the past month producers have seen commodity prices improve, primarily due to global conflict. “We’re seeing exports from the Black Sea area facing severe problems, which is […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/managing-for_profit/weed-control-evaluation-2/ Weed Control Evaluation https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969426713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weed-Control-Evaluation/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969426713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weed-Control-Evaluation/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:21:12 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=managing_profit&p=317217 Every growing season is an opportunity for farmers to learn how they can improve weed management. Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Jeff Bode says 2026 offered plenty of opportunities to evaluate weed control strategies to help better prepare for next season.

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969426713/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Weed-Control-Evaluation/feed/ 0Every growing season is an opportunity for farmers to learn how they can improve weed management. Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Jeff Bode says 2026 offered plenty of opportunities to evaluate weed control strategies to help better prepare for next season.

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/widespread-usda-farm-program-payments-expected-in-october/ Widespread USDA farm program payments expected in October https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969419132/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-USDA-farm-program-payments-expected-in-October/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969419132/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-USDA-farm-program-payments-expected-in-October/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317202 An ag economist says widespread USDA farm program payments are expected for crop farmers beginning next month. David Widmar with Ag Economic Insights tells Brownfield farmers will receive the higher payment from either the Ag Risk Coverage program or Price Loss Coverage program. “In some cases, you might be getting a soybean ARC program, and […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969419132/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Widespread-USDA-farm-program-payments-expected-in-October/feed/ 0An ag economist says widespread USDA farm program payments are expected for crop farmers beginning next month. David Widmar with Ag Economic Insights tells Brownfield farmers will receive the higher payment from either the Ag Risk Coverage program or Price Loss Coverage program. “In some cases, you might be getting a soybean ARC program, and […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/august-placements-marketings-lowest-on-record/ August placements, marketings lowest on record https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969413663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-placements-marketings-lowest-on-record/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969413663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-placements-marketings-lowest-on-record/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2026 11:03:00 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317204 Cattle placed into feedyards in August were down 9 percent from last year.  Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says, “This is the lowest for any August placements number that we’ve got on record.”  He says placements have been below year-ago levels for the 10 of the past 12 months.  But the trend […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969413663/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~August-placements-marketings-lowest-on-record/feed/ 0Cattle placed into feedyards in August were down 9 percent from last year.  Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says, “This is the lowest for any August placements number that we’ve got on record.”  He says placements have been below year-ago levels for the 10 of the past 12 months.  But the trend […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/2026-arc-plc-signup-opens/ 2026 USDA farm program signup opens https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969281555/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-farm-program-signup-opens/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969281555/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-farm-program-signup-opens/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:55:38 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317200 Sign-up is now open for 2026 USDA farm programs, and an ag economist says the later enrollment period gives farmers more information for their decision. Bart Fischer at Texas A&M University says the yield picture is clearer. “When you’re evaluating things like the ARC program, ARC-CO moves on prices, but it also moves on yield. […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969281555/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~USDA-farm-program-signup-opens/feed/ 0Sign-up is now open for 2026 USDA farm programs, and an ag economist says the later enrollment period gives farmers more information for their decision. Bart Fischer at Texas A&M University says the yield picture is clearer. “When you’re evaluating things like the ARC program, ARC-CO moves on prices, but it also moves on yield. […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/nfu-says-farm-bill-needs-stronger-safety-net-for-farmers/ NFU says farm bill needs stronger safety net for farmers https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969281228/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NFU-says-farm-bill-needs-stronger-safety-net-for-farmers/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969281228/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NFU-says-farm-bill-needs-stronger-safety-net-for-farmers/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:45:30 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=news&p=317193 The president of the National Farmers Union says a stronger farm safety net is needed in the farm bill. Rob Larew tells Brownfield that despite updates to farm programs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there are still huge gaps. “If you look at the current commodity markets, you see some price lifting, with […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969281228/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~NFU-says-farm-bill-needs-stronger-safety-net-for-farmers/feed/ 0The president of the National Farmers Union says a stronger farm safety net is needed in the farm bill. Rob Larew tells Brownfield that despite updates to farm programs in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, there are still huge gaps. “If you look at the current commodity markets, you see some price lifting, with […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/soybeans-sell-off-friday-still-manage-a-higher-weekly-move/ Soybeans sell-off Friday, still manage a higher weekly move https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969280139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-selloff-Friday-still-manage-a-higher-weekly-move/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969280139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-selloff-Friday-still-manage-a-higher-weekly-move/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:27:14 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317134 Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, while ending the week with modest gains. China bought 111,000 tons of U.S. beans ahead of the open, the first reported sale in a few days ahead of a trade delegation visiting Washington D.C. in the coming week. No confirmation, but there has been a lot of […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969280139/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Soybeans-selloff-Friday-still-manage-a-higher-weekly-move/feed/ 0Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, while ending the week with modest gains. China bought 111,000 tons of U.S. beans ahead of the open, the first reported sale in a few days ahead of a trade delegation visiting Washington D.C. in the coming week. No confirmation, but there has been a lot of […]

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]]> https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/market-news/live-cattle-mixed-to-finish-the-week/ Live cattle mixed to finish the week https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969279941/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-mixed-to-finish-the-week/ https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969279941/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-mixed-to-finish-the-week/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:19:27 +0000 https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/?post_type=market_news&p=317196 At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down watching and waiting on direct trade and those On Feed numbers from the USDA.  October live cattle closed $.27 higher at $215.92 and December live cattle closed $.37 higher at $216.62.  October feeder cattle closed $.87 lower at $323.50 and November feeder […]

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]]> https://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/969279941/0/feedburner/brownfieldagnews~Live-cattle-mixed-to-finish-the-week/feed/ 0At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down watching and waiting on direct trade and those On Feed numbers from the USDA.  October live cattle closed $.27 higher at $215.92 and December live cattle closed $.37 higher at $216.62.  October feeder cattle closed $.87 lower at $323.50 and November feeder […]

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